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Montessori International School of Vietnam - Binh An

Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 6 months - 6 years
Pupil numbers 30
Type Co-educational
Opened 2007
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin, French, Spanish, Vietnamese
Typical class size 15
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
Clubs Cultural and Language, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Primary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

Located in the An Phu ward of Thu Duc City, the Binh An Campus of the Montessori International School of Vietnam distinguishes itself by using Vietnamese as the primary language of instruction. This campus uniquely integrates the authentic Montessori method with the curriculum requirements of the Vietnam Ministry of Education and Training. While the core instruction is in Vietnamese, students are also introduced to English and Mandarin Chinese throughout the week. The facility is designed with specific attention to environmental comfort, featuring classrooms equipped with air purifiers. A notable highlight of this campus is its spacious outdoor garden, which spans over 100 square meters. This area includes a sandpit surrounded by trees, plants, and wooden decking, providing a natural setting for children to explore. The campus caters specifically to families living in the Binh An and An Phu areas who seek a Montessori education within a Vietnamese linguistic framework.

No. 5, Street No. 10, An Khanh Ward, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City 70000, Vietnam

The Essentials

Montessori International School of Vietnam - Binh An has 30 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
MIS operates across three campuses in Ho Chi Minh City: Thao Dien Campus at 42/1 Ngo Quang Huy Street in Thao Dien, River House Campus at 177/8 Nguyen Van Huong Street, and Binh An Campus at No 5, Street 10, An Khanh Ward. The Thao Dien site is near international residential communities and is about a 15-minute drive from Binh Thanh District and District 1, making it accessible for both locals and expatriates. The River House Campus sits along the Saigon River in Thao Dien, close to key expat areas, with Vinhomes Central Park about a 12-minute drive away and District 1 roughly 20 minutes by car. The Binh An Campus is located in An Phu, just across the Ha Noi Highway from Thao Dien, serving expatriate and Vietnamese families in the wards of Binh An, An Phu and Thao Dien.

Stages
MIS provides three early-years program bands: Infant and Toddler (below 18 months), Nursery (18-36 months), and Kindergarten/Primary/Children's House (3–6 years) at the Thao Dien and River House campuses. A Vietnamese Montessori program operates at the Binh An Campus. The school also offers Pre-enrolment Programmes, Enrichment Programmes and After-school Activities, and Extended Hours.

Type
MIS operates as an international Montessori school with campuses in Ho Chi Minh City and offers extended hours and after-school care; it is described as an international school and provides transportation options. There is no indication of boarding facilities in MIS offerings.

Additional learning support
EAL (English as an Additional Language) is offered to support non-native English speakers. At Thao Dien, English is the primary language of communication; River House also uses English as the main language with some additional languages introduced. At Binh An, Vietnamese is the primary language, with English and Mandarin introduced during the day. MIS notes that it provides such language supports alongside its Montessori program.

Country affiliation
The MIS campuses are based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. There is no country-specific affiliation beyond its Vietnam location and its status as an international Montessori school.

Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation is not listed in MIS materials.

School day structure
Typical day structure varies by campus. Official school-day information indicates start times around 8:00 and end times around 16:30 for Thao Dien and River House, with Binh An finishing around 17:00; supervised care before and after school is available, and school buses operate as well.

Bus service
A MIS school bus service is available to support families; routes and arrangements are coordinated by MIS. The service is listed as available in MIS materials and third-party references, with general confirmation that transportation is provided to support families.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Extended Hours: Before-School Care and After-School Care. Before-School Care provides supervised play, quiet reading, and creative exploration. After-School Care provides a safe, thoroughly supervised space with activities that encourage social interaction and cross-class connections.

Food Options
Lunch is provided through a school lunch program with a rotating weekly menu. The menu includes carbohydrates such as steamed brown rice, steamed white rice, brown bread, noodles (pho ga), and pasta; proteins such as stir-fried chicken with capsicum, fish curry with carrot and potato, spring rolls, Korean ground beef, and fish cake; vegetables such as boiled string beans, boiled sweet potato, edamame, cucumber, and broccoli; soups such as Minestrone soup, chicken soup (pho ga), and spinach soup; and yoghurt for desserts.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS) and has Verified School status under AMS's framework for continuous school improvement.
Fees
Application fees

- No fixed application, registration or admission fee is published on the school's public admissions information.

Tuition fees (by year group / term / typical billing units)

- The Montessori International School of Vietnam does not publish a detailed per-year-group or per-term fee schedule on its public pages. Available public listings give ranges rather than a program-by-program breakdown.

- No authoritative published breakdown by specific class (Infant/Toddler, Nursery, Kindergarten/Primary) or per‑term invoices was found in the school's public materials. Where prospective families list figures online, those figures appear as overall monthly or annual ranges rather than per‑term line items.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school's publicly available admissions information does not include a published billing schedule or detailed payment terms (for example: exact due dates, accepted late‑payment penalties, or term/annual payment discounts). Public directories that list fees show monthly or annual totals but do not provide a confirmed MIS billing calendar.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Boarding is not applicable. MIS operates as an early‑years and primary day school (infant/toddler, nursery, kindergarten/primary programmes) and does not advertise boarding provision.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, meals, transport, extras)

- No uniform fee, standard book/supplies charge, or official list of miscellaneous fees is published in the school's public admissions pages.

- Local school directories and parent listings for MIS indicate typical additional items that families commonly pay at preschools in the area, such as meals/food, before/after‑school care, late‑pickup charges and bus/transport services; those sources list these as potential extras but do not show a confirmed MIS fee table for each item.

Refund information

- No publicly posted refund policy, enrollment deposit refund terms, or tuition refund schedule was found in the school's public admissions materials.

Fee payment options

- The school's public admissions information does not list the accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit card or cheque) or the payment recipients/account details. Public fee listings for MIS provide amounts but do not state definitive payment channels.
Academics

Montessori International School of Vietnam - Binh An teaches Montessori Curriculum for students aged 0.5 to 6.

Curriculum
MIS offers two parallel programmes: an International Montessori programme for expatriate and local communities at the Thao Dien and River House campuses, and a Vietnamese Montessori programme at the Binh An campus. The International track serves Infants to 6-year-olds with Infant Toddler (6–17 months), Nursery (1.5–3 years), and Kindergarten/Primary (3–6 years), with English as the language of instruction and additional languages such as French, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Mandarin available in full-day and after-school options. The Vietnamese track uses Vietnamese as the language of instruction, with English and Mandarin available in full-day programming and after-school activities. Across both campuses, Kindergarten programs span three years and cover the five Montessori domains—Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Maths, and Culture—enriched with Arts, Music, and Physical Education. MIS is an AMS-Verified School and provides progress monitoring via the online Transparent Classroom; at the River House Infant-Toddler class, the approach draws on RIE principles.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
MIS supports social and emotional learning through an emotionally nurturing environment, infant care guided by Resources for Infant Educators (RIE), and a Transparent Classroom that lets parents monitor their child's progress, with a clear emphasis on cognitive, social and emotional development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
MIS does not publish a dedicated SEN policy; it states 'Different Abilities Welcome' and that admission is not based on ability, indicating an inclusive stance, while the MIS mission emphasizes being sensitive and responsive to individual needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
EAL provision exists at MIS, with guidance on what EAL is and how EAL teachers support learners to access curriculum content in English, address language gaps, and help develop general communication and integration into the school community.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is addressed through MIS's nurturing environment and focus on socio-emotional development, including the aim to help children become happy, confident and responsible individuals.

Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding and child protection policies.
Parent Experience

History
Montessori International School of Vietnam (MIS) was founded in 2007, making it the first Montessori school in Vietnam. It is the first and oldest Montessori school in Ho Chi Minh City and in Vietnam. MIS operates across three campuses in Ho Chi Minh City: Thao Dien, River House, and Binh An. MIS holds AMS Pathway – Verified School status under the American Montessori Society, reflecting adherence to Montessori standards. The founder and director is Ann Beloeuvre, who states MIS was established in 2007 and has since grown with a strong Montessori philosophy.

Community
MIS emphasizes a close partnership among students, families, and staff. The MIS community extends beyond campus through charitable work with Christina Noble Children's Foundation and Hoa Mau Don orphanage, including regular visits, gifts, and resource support. Families participate in school life through activities such as a Giving Tree donation program for CNCF and accompanying field trips. The school also offers enrichment and weekend programs, including Saturday Mandarin Adventures and various after‑school activities that involve the wider MIS community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
There is no formal Parent Teacher Association described in MIS materials; instead MIS highlights a partnership with families as a core principle. Parent involvement is evident through charity programs such as the Giving Tree for CNCF and Hoa Mau Don, with parents invited to join donations and field trips. Parents can observe their child's class at any time as a form of ongoing engagement. Charity activities regularly involve parents, teachers, and MIS staff, with opportunities to participate in events and service projects. MIS also promotes family participation in events like Saturday Mandarin Adventures and other enrichment offerings, which foster ongoing family involvement in school life.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
MIS operates across three campuses in Ho Chi Minh City: Thao Dien, River House, and Binh An. Classrooms are prepared Montessori environments with spacious, child-sized designs, large windows for natural light, and climate control. The River House Campus features a swimming pool for older students and an outdoor playground with views of the Saigon River. The Binh An Campus includes a spacious outdoor garden of more than 100 square meters with a sandpit, trees, and varied surface textures. MIS uses top-quality Montessori learning materials, air purifiers in every classroom, and an online progress-tracking system called Transparent Classroom. Arts, music, and physical education are integrated into the Kindergarten program, with after-school activities available.

Sports Facilities
River House Campus has a swimming pool for older students. Outdoor play spaces and gardens are provided at MIS campuses, including a river-view playground at River House and a large outdoor garden at Binh An. There is no documented indoor sports hall or dedicated athletic field on MIS campus pages. The Kindergarten program includes Physical Education as part of the curriculum.

Academic Facilities
MIS campuses use top-quality Montessori learning materials and spacious, child-sized classrooms. Air purifiers are installed in every classroom to maintain air quality. An online progress-tracking system, Transparent Classroom, allows parents to monitor their child's development. The language of instruction varies by campus: English is the primary language at Thao Dien and River House, while Vietnamese is primary at Binh An. Enrichment includes arts, music, and physical education integrated into the Kindergarten program.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Arts, music, and physical education are integrated into the Kindergarten program. MIS offers after-school care and activities with a range of clubs and enrichment programs. Enrichment activities include arts and crafts, cultural activities, and movement classes. Language offerings are provided through after-school programming in multiple languages.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
MIS offers an enrichment program with after-school activities available to MIS students and the public. The program includes Arts – Painting and Sketching; Sports; Foreign Languages; Music and Movements; and Dance. STEM classes cover Coding, Circuitry, 3D-pen design, and Computer Science. Classrooms Without Walls / Field Trips extend learning beyond the classroom, and after-school enrichment subjects are designed to build concentration, life skills, language, and problem-solving abilities.

Arts & Creative
MIS provides arts-focused enrichment including Painting and Sketching; Music and Movements, which combines music with movement and often instrument work, as well as Dance classes that support self-expression and skill development. These offerings foster creativity and motor skills through hands-on activities and performance opportunities.

Cultural & Language
On the international campuses, MIS offers foreign language enrichment including French, Spanish, Vietnamese and Mandarin in full-day programmes and after-school activities. The Binh An Campus provides Vietnamese as the language of instruction, with English and Mandarin offered in full-day programmes and after-school activities. A Saturday Mandarin Adventures program is also listed as part of MIS's language activities.

Social & Hobbies
Sports are a core part of enrichment, emphasizing physical skills and teamwork. Going out/Field trips extend learning beyond the classroom and foster social interaction and collaboration in new environments. These activities encourage socialization, teamwork, and healthy habits through regular participation in group activities.

Community & Service
MIS's charity program emphasizes developing sympathy and compassion. It runs a Giving Tree to collect donations for Christina Noble Children's Foundation and organizes a field trip to CNCF. MIS has supported Hoa Mau Don Orphanage for ten years, providing a Vietnamese Kindergarten program and ongoing donations.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Summer Camp includes eight weeks of activities with swimming and sports sessions to promote fitness and well-being. Regular enrichment offerings also include diverse outdoor and movement-based activities, field trips, and physical activities designed to keep students active and engaged.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught at MIS include English, Vietnamese, Mandarin Chinese, French, and Spanish. English is the primary language of instruction at the River House campus, while Vietnamese is the primary language of communication at Binh An. Mandarin and Spanish are introduced across campuses, and French and Vietnamese are also offered as part of the program mix. The pages do not specify language levels (beginner to advanced) or formal language-support arrangements for non-native speakers.

Bilingual Teaching
MIS offers bilingual immersion at the Binh An Campus, where Vietnamese is used in the morning and English in the afternoon; Mandarin is available as additional after-school language hours. The Binh An campus serves children aged 0–6, covering Infant–Toddler, Nursery, and Kindergarten stages. The River House Campus uses English as the primary language of communication, with Mandarin Chinese and Spanish introduced throughout the week.

Immersion Programs
MIS operates two campus tracks with immersion components. At River House and Thao Dien campuses, English is the primary language of communication; Mandarin Chinese and Spanish are introduced throughout the week, and French and Vietnamese are offered within full-day programs and afterschool activities. The Binh An Campus provides a bilingual immersion model with Vietnamese in the morning and English in the afternoon, and Mandarin hours available after school.
Reputation

Accreditations
American Montessori Society (AMS) – MIS is a Verified School under AMS's framework for continuous school improvement. AMS is a leading global Montessori organization with member and accredited schools worldwide; the verification signals MIS's alignment with AMS standards and commitment to ongoing quality improvement.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Express interest and book a campus tour. Families express interest and are invited for a personalized tour of the campus of their choice. The MIS management team guides visitors through the facilities, shows the classrooms, and explains more about the curriculum, Montessori philosophy and objectives. The school accepts students of all nationalities and backgrounds from 6 months to 6 years and older, and no entrance test is required.

2. Attend the campus tour and have an initial conversation with MIS staff. During the visit, you can ask questions about the learning process and the benefits of MIS's Montessori approach. The child may join their parents on the first visit or on subsequent visits for informal observation and exploration. You will receive information about MIS's aims and how the environment supports children's growth.

3. Share information about your child's learning style and needs. During the admission process, information about the child's learning styles and abilities is expected to be shared with the school. This helps MIS understand how they can cater to the child's needs within the Montessori setting. The admission process is open at any time throughout the year.

4. Decide on a start date and receive the required documentation. If the family confirms their intention to join MIS with a specific start date, MIS will provide an invoice and the Admissions Forms. Upon completion of the Admissions Forms and settlement of the invoice, with or without the Parent's signature, the family agrees to the terms in the Parent Handbook and related materials. The school will also provide the Fees Schedule and Calendar for the planned year during this stage.

5. Complete paperwork and fees, then begin the enrollment. Fees Schedule and Calendar are provided after the first visit, and questions about fees are answered during visits or via mail. Admission is open year-round, and families can start at any time once documents and payment are finalized.

Scholarships
MIS does not publish information about scholarships.

Waitlist
There is no published waitlist or enrollment pool system described for MIS.
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